Midday Meal Assistant with sports duties 

 Salary/Grade Point 2-3

Hours  11.45am – 1.15pm Monday to Friday Term Time Only

Contract Term  1^st September – March 31^st 2026 - Fixed Term (Possibility of extending at end, subject to applicant suitability, school needs and funding.

Downsell Primary School is in the heart of a diverse community and we are an inclusive school committed to providing equal opportunities for all our children and staff.   We have a fantastic opportunity at our school and want to recruit a Midday Meals Supervisor who is passionate, flexible and able to multi-task in a calm, patient and professional manner. You will be keen to drive and support young children in developing their sporting skills during lunchtime. 

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Highly motivated and able to positively contribute towards to the school life
• Enthusiastic and can adapt to meet needs of young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and able to use own initiative
• Work well in a team to promote young children’s independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

We can offer:

• A welcoming school
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues
• A well informed and supportive leadership team who are committed to the development of all staff
• Staff Benefits o Occupational Sickness Pay o Family Friendly Policies and Procedure o Tax free bike schemes o Benefits scheme: Sodexo
  • Leisure Centre/Gym membership Discount (Better Leisure Centre) o Employee Credit Union o Private Medical Care
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Downsell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online social media check and the Disclosure and Barring Service DBS.  The school aims to promote and ensure opportunity and equal treatment for all.  

All completed applications should be returned by email to

sbm@downsellprimary.waltham.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 18^th July 2025

Interview Date: W/B Monday 21^st July (day to tbc)